Researchers at the University of California, Davis have developed novel enzyme compositions and methods that effectively hydrolyze smoke-derived phenolic glycosides in fruits and beverages to reduce undesirable smoke aromas and flavors.

A novel theoretical model enables efficient and cost-effective solar-driven water splitting to generate clean, storable hydrogen fuel.

Position-sensitive radiation detection has been used in semiconductor detector development for decades. Traditional approaches have relied on segmented electrodes to achieve spatial resolution. Conventional semiconductor radiation detectors utilize segmented electrodes where each electrode segment is physically separated and individually read out to determine the position of radiation interactions. Traditional segmented electrode designs have long suffered from highly non-uniform electric fields within the detector volume, particularly at electrode edges and corners. These field concentrations can cause premature breakdown and inconsistent charge collection. This non-uniformity can also lead to position-dependent signal variations, pulse time dispersion, and potential electrical connections between adjacent electrodes from radiation damage. Moreover, common approaches to manufacturing of segmented electrodes requires precise mask alignment and complex fabrication processes, resulting in higher production costs and reduced yields.

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A medical device that uses machine learning and augmented reality to project precise surgical guides onto 3D patient anatomy, enabling real-time surgical guidance and remote expert collaboration.

Dysfunction in endosomal-lysosomal and autophagic activity is a critical factor in neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease. This innovation, developed by UC Berkeley researchers, addresses this by providing compounds that act as activators of the AAA+ ATPases VPS4B, VPS4A, or both, which are key components of the ESCRT (Endosomal sorting complexes required for transport) pathways. The compounds are useful for both therapeutic intervention in these diseases and as essential research reagents, offering a unique mechanism to study the effect of ESCRT pathways in biological systems.

A non-destructive, spatially resolved, and real-time technique monitors the curing and molecular weight of adhesives and sealants without chemical modification.